propounds

verb

present tense third-person singular of propound
as in proposes
to set before the mind for consideration let us propound the question whether mercy killing should ever be an option

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  1. proposes
  2. suggests
  3. poses
Verb
  • The agent proposes; the human reviews, edits, approves, or rejects; and the system brings reasoning and evidence with the recommendation.
    — William Jones, USA Today, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Charli proposes a spree encompassing a handbag, shoes, jewelry and eventually a Jaeger-LeCoultre.
    — Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 31 July 2026
Definition of proposes
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  • The emergence of additional Chinese prototypes suggests that competition between the world’s two largest military powers is extending beyond current fifth-generation aircraft into the race for future air dominance.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 3 Aug. 2026
  • That expectation accurately reflects concerns that various justices have expressed about these laws, and their decision to finally take up the issue suggests those doubts run deep.
    — Letters to the Editor, Washington Post, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of suggests
Verb
  • Roseville Police Department Residents are being urged to keep their distance and call authorities if the bear behaves aggressively or poses an immediate threat.
    — Cecilio Padilla, CBS News, 5 Aug. 2026
  • The heat now poses an additional danger to residents still shaken by the quake, many of whom are sleeping in their cars after their homes were damaged or destroyed.
    — Yumi Asada, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of poses
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